Palm Beach International Film Festival
Location | Palm Beach, Florida, United States |
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Founded | 1996 Closed in 2017 |
No. of films | 160 |
Website | http://www.pbifilmfest.org/ |
The Palm Beach International Film Festival was a
The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF) is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 defunct organization.
History
Palm Beach International Film Festival was founded in 1996 by Commissioner Burt Aaronson and local philanthropists George Elmore, Keith Waters, Charlotte Pelton and Michael Ostroff.[2] They envisioned the festival as offering an exciting cultural venue for the community and as a fundraising opportunity for educational film and television programs throughout Palm Beach County schools.
The original Palm Beach International Film Festival closed in 2017.
Awards
The festival became a competitive forum in 2003. The festival jury presented awards in such categories as:
- Best Picture
- Best Documentary
- Best Director
- Best Actor/Actress
- Best Short Film
- Audience Favorite
The festival has not operated since 2017.
References
- ^ "Filmmakers, here's your shot at red carpet". The Palm Beach Post. September 23, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 7, 2020.